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2006 Volkswagen Touareg Review
Highly capable luxury SUV.
2006 Touareg Review Summary & Specifications
The Volkswagen Touareg combines luxury, sophistication and good road manners with impressive off-road capability. It'll deliver you anywhere you desire in smooth, luxurious comfort. The engineering that went into it is impressive. The V8 delivers respectable levels of performance, while the new 3.6-liter V6 may make that a viable option. Diesel fans should check out the V10 TDI.NewCarTestDrive.com editor Mitch McCullough drove Touareg models in Utah, Virginia and California.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Mitch McCullough |
| Model Lineup | Volkswagen Touareg V6 ($37,320); V8 ($44,660); V10 |
| Engines (standard) | 4.2-liter dohc 40-valve V8 |
| Engines (optional) | 240-hp 3.2-liter dohc 24-valve V6; 280-hp 3.6-liter dohc 24v V6; 310-hp 4.2-liter dohc 40-valve V8; V10 TDI turbocharged direct injection diesel |
| Transmissions (standard) | 6-speed automatic with Tiptronic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 6-speed automatic with Tiptronic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | ABS, Brake Assist, Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), electronic stability Program (ESP), all-wheel drive, adaptive torque distribution, front, side, and curtain airbags, three-point belts for all passengers including the rear-center position; force-limiters on front belts; tensioners on rear belts |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | rearview camera; park assist; tire pressure monitor |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Germany |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-DRIVE-VW |
| Manufacturer URL | www.vw.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 37320 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Volkswagen Touareg V8 ($44,660) |
| Standard Equipment | dual-zone climate control with rear seat controls, full leather upholstery, 12-way power adjustable seating, 18-inch alloy wheels, wood trim, power glass sunroof, multi-function leather-wrapped steering wheel, automatic rain-sensor window wipers |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Equipment package #4 ($11,410) includes air suspension, four-zone climate control, Nappa leather trim, wood interior upgrade, trunk-mounted 6-CD changer, DVD navigation system with rearview camera, silver roof rack, tire pressure monitor, rear differential lock, electronic parking assistance, navigation system, bi-xenon headlamps with washers, keyless access and memory function, power-adjustable steering column and front seat belts, sound system upgrade, and Winter Package (heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, ski bag) |
| Destination Charge | 655 |
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| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 56725 |
| Horse Power | 310 @ 6200 |
| Torque | 302 @ 3000-4000 |
| Fuel Economy | 14/18 |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 |
| Length/Width/Height | 187.2/75/9/68.0 |
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| Turning Radius | 38.1 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.7/NA/41.3 |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.3/NA/35.6 |
| Trunk Volume | 71.0 |
| Payload | 1250 |
| Towing Capacity | 7716 |
| Front Suspension | independent, double-wishbon, air springs, adjustable dampers |
| Rear Suspension | independent, four-link, air springs, adjustable dampers |
| Ground Clearance | 6.3-11.8 |
| Curb Weight | 5300 |
| Stock Tires | P255/55VR18 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS and Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.4 |
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